What do systematic reviews say?

Dialkylcarbamoyl chloride (DACC)‐coated dressing vs alginate dressing

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Dressings and topical agents for the management of open wounds after surgical treatment for sacrococcygeal pilonidal… 2022 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Robotic‐assisted laparoscopic vs open radical cystectomy

• Robotic versus open radical cystectomy for bladder cancer in adults 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  3 studies · 270 participants
  Low

Laparoscopic vs open appendectomy

• Laparoscopic versus open surgery for suspected appendicitis 2018 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  2009 participants
  Low

Laparoscopic vs open appendectomy

• Laparoscopic versus open surgery for suspected appendicitis 2018 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  2
  2009 participants
  Low

Neuroprotection vs control

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Neuroprotection for treatment of glaucoma in adults 2017 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Laparoscopic vs open surgery

• Laparoscopic versus open resection for sigmoid diverticulitis 2017 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  2011 participants
  Low

Summary of findings table ‐ Platelet transfusion vs open control

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Haemostatic therapies for stroke due to acute, spontaneous intracerebral haemorrhage 2023 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Summary of findings table ‐ Recombinant activated factor VII vs placebo/open control

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Haemostatic therapies for stroke due to acute, spontaneous intracerebral haemorrhage 2023 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Percutaneous patellar osteosynthesis vs open surgery

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Interventions for treating fractures of the patella in adults 2021 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Thrombopoietin mimetics vs placebo

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Thrombopoietin mimetics for patients with myelodysplastic syndromes 2017 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Intramedullary fixation vs open reduction and internal fixation with plate

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Surgical interventions for treating acute fractures or non‐union of the middle third of the clavicle 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Gastric bypass vs biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (laparoscopic or open)

• Surgery for weight loss in adults 2014 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  1 study · 60 participants
  Very low

Guided tissue regeneration (GTR) with barrier membrane (resorbable or non-resorbable) vs Open flap debridement (access flap surgery)

• Guided tissue regeneration for periodontal infra-bony defects 2006 · Cochrane All outcomes
  Cortellini 2001: 36% of GTR patients reported the procedure interfered with daily activity for an average of 2.7 days versus 32% of controls for an average of 2.4 days; no significant difference for postoperative pain…
  1 study
  GRADE not reported

Antifibrinolytic therapy (tranexamic acid or epsilon aminocaproic acid) vs placebo/open control

• Haemostatic therapies for stroke due to acute, spontaneous intracerebral haemorrhage 2023 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  2 studies · 2349 participants
  High

Endometrial resection or ablation vs open hysterectomy

• Endometrial resection and ablation versus hysterectomy for heavy menstrual bleeding 2021 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  1 study · 155 participants
  Moderate

Biofunctional Prosthetic System (BPS): closed-mouth two stage-two step final impression with addition silicone elastomer vs Conventional complete denture technique (CCD): open-mouth two stage-two step conventional technique using elastomer

• Final‐impression techniques and materials for making complete and removable partial dentures 2018 · Cochrane All outcomes

  3 months
  OHIP-EDENT median scores: BPS 34.5; CCD 35.8. No clear difference between groups
  1 study · 10 participants
  Very low

Circular external fixation with limited internal fixation (hybrid fixation) vs standard open reduction internal fixation

• Surgical fixation methods for tibial plateau fractures 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  1 study · 66 participants
  Very low

Traditional suburethral sling operation vs open abdominal retropubic suspension

• Traditional suburethral sling operations for urinary incontinence in women 2020 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  1 study · 453 participants
  Low